Facts about HIV and AIDS

Abstract

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight infections and disease. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a set of infections and illnesses that happen when your immune system has been damaged by the HIV virus. Although there is no cure for HIV, with the right treatment and support, people living with HIV can enjoy long and healthy lives. There are very effective drug treatments that enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life.